the dhs herald

12 November 2021 Issue 03/2021

The DHS Herald

From the Head Master’s Desk

Durban High Sch ool Head M aster : Mr A D P inhe iro

Contents From the Head Master’s Desk 1

From the Head Desk cont’d 2

Prefects for 2022 2

Senior Prive-Giving & Bell Ringing Ceremony 3

Senior Prive-Giving & Bell Ringing Ceremony cont’d 4

Congratulations! 5

Congratulations! cont’d 6

Community Service 6

Staffing 7

Staffing cont’d 8

DHS AstroTurf - Ground Breaking! 8

Sport News & Results 9

Sport News & Results cont’d 10

Armistice Service 10

Weeks Ahead 11

School Calendar for 2022 11

DHS Uniform Drive 11

Upcoming

Events ♦ Exams for Grades

8 to 12 ♦ Exams End ♦ Final Assembly ♦ School Becomes a

Marking Centre ♦ Reports Handed

out @ Reception ♦ School Holidays

“A home must be built on solid foundations if it is to last. The same principle applies to men, otherwise he too will sink back into the soft ground and become swallowed up by the world of illusion.”

- Sai Baba The foundations of our great School are manifested in our School motto, our vision statement, our School values and in our code of conduct. They are the product of a history of raising boys into manhood. In my talks to prospective parents and boys, I often refer to our School motto: “Producing gentlemen of character”. I emphasise the words “gentlemen” and “character” as key to our focus on developing boys. We associate a mental picture of how a gentleman appears and behaves. A gentleman is defined as “a man who is polite and well educated, who has excellent manners and always behaves well”. At Durban High School we have a determined focus on creating these gentlemen. However, the most powerful word remains “character”. Derived from the Greek word “charakter” meaning engraving tool, it is the sum of the values and virtues that are engraved into our boys through the example of their family and the example of our School community. Character is defined as: “referring to the sum of the characteristics possessed by a person referring specially to moral qualities, ethical standards, principles and the like”. Recently there was a post on our social media platforms from a member of public stating the following: “This morning I was leaving the Engen garage in Stephen Dlamini Road and saw one of your learners put down everything he was carrying, open his gym bag and give a destitute man one of his sandwiches. There were no other learners around; a completely selfless

act. This learner is what your School is all about. You can be exceptionally proud of this young man.” This young man, despite his humility, has been recognised at our recent assembly. The reaction to this small act has been extremely well received and commented on. Maybe because we recognise that it talks to the character of the young man. Character may be manifested in the great moments, but it is made in the small ones. As Jason Brown Junior put it: “Character is what we do when we think no one is looking”. However, perhaps it is sad that an act that should be so commonplace in our society is reflected as an outstanding moment to be lauded for the demonstrated values and character of the young man. We need to tell far more stories like this. As parents and as a community, we need to prioritise character development. As Frederick Douglass put it: “It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men”. As parents, you have the most important role to play in the development of this character. I share the following story: “On a snowy day, a father took his eight-year-old son for a walk. Wearied by the high drifts, the boy began to fall behind his father. After a few minutes the father looked back and found that his boy was behind him, imitating his every move and walking in the tracks the father had made in the snow. “When I saw this,” the man told one of his friends afterwards, “I said to myself, it behoves me to walk very straight when this fellow is already following in my tracks”.” Don’t worry that your children never listen to you, worry that they are

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From the Head Master’s Desk, cont’d

University. This research was directed at boys only education over a number of years and around the world. This research is titled “For Whom the Boy Toils : The Primacy of Relationship in Boys’ Learning”. The message was both clear and powerful. Boys experience their teachers before they experience the lessons they teach. The best teachers go beyond the curriculum. As cultural forces influencing children continue to undermine values and ethics, so parents rely evermore on our roles to reinforce values and character development! I commend you on your noble cause.

To Our Boys: Never in history have human virtues been so battered. The at times immoral character of modern society continues to sacrifice values at the altar of expediency. Mahatma Gandhi’s seven dangers of human virtue are clanging loudly today: • Wealth without work• Pleasure without conscience• Knowledge without character• Business without ethics• Science without humanity• Religion without sacrifice• Politics without principle

Is it not alarming that this is so prevalent in our lives right now?

However, through your rites of passage and life through Durban High School you received far more than a simple education. Our motto, vision, values and code of conduct have become your motto, your vision, your values and your code of conduct. School is renowned for producing leaders in all facets of life in the past. Now more than ever the world needs leaders and especially ethical leaders, into the future.

You now need to go on to become good fathers and good men as you set the example for the next generation of Durban High School Boys. In time it could be your own sons that “follow your footprints in

the snow”. May they be footprints we can all be proud of.

“May each and every one of them ever remember that as he is, so is his school.” - D C Thompson, 9th Head Master

A D Pinheiro 15th Head Master

Durban High School is delighted to announce the Head Prefect, Deputy Head Prefects and the Prefect Body for 2022.

Congratulations to the Head Prefect for 2022, Owen Morgenrood! Owen has shown tremendous ability in all fields of School life since his arrival in Grade 8 and has achieved the rare feat of being chosen as Head Prefect and 1st Team Rugby Captain as a Grade 11 pupil.

Congratulations to the Deputy Head Prefects and the 14 Prefects who will also look to contribute and continue the legacy of leadership at DHS.

Head Prefect: Owen Morgenrood

Deputy Head Prefects: Bagcine Gqweta and Michael Russell

Prefects: Kwaku Boateng, Connor Carson, Sybrand Erwee, Alitha Leeuw, Aphelele Madonda, Lwandile Mshengu, Mihlali Ndonga, Minenhle Ngcamu, Thapelo Ramoholi, Jordan Ramsamy and Aphiwe Zama

Please note that more Prefects will be announced next term.

Congratulations on your selection, Gentlemen! We are very proud of you and wish you all the very best as you lead School for 2022.

always watching you. Evidence, research and experience all tell us that a father and family play the most critical primary role in the character development of an adolescent boy. Proverbs 20:7 - “A righteous man who walks in his integrity - how blessed are his sons after him.” In the book “Raising a Modern Day Knight” it espouses that every son needs vision, and direction and meaningful answers to questions such as: • What is a man?• What are a man’s

responsibilities? • What does a man believe?• How does a man behave?• What should a man try to

achieve?

In helping him answer these questions you allow him to go into the future with: • A vision for manhood;• A personal Code of Conduct,

and;• A transcendent cause.

Through this they will become good men and good fathers.

The role of teachers is equally as important. And even more so in this day and age. “Teaching is a very noble profession that shapes the character, calibre and future of an individual.” Abdul Kalam

It is not the curriculum that makes our profession noble, but the power that we have to influence positively the lives of our boys. In actively living and teaching our School motto, vision statement, School values and code of conduct and most importantly through the example we set, we are able to shape the character of our boys. Some of our boys come from homes that are destructive and the onus is on us to use our relational opportunities to mould our Boys. Durban High School is a member of the International Boys School Coalition (IBSC). The IBSC recently released a comprehensive research book done by an Australian

Prefects for 2022!

of 12 Durban High School The DHS Herald Senior Prize-Giving & Matric Bell Ringing Ceremony The Durban High School annual Senior Prize-Giving Ceremony was held on Monday 18 October. The guest speaker for the event was DHS Old Boy, Dr Menelisi Luthuli (Class of 2006).

The audience was welcomed to the ceremony by HOD, Mr Sunil Bodasing, and then addressed by the Head Master, Mr A D Pinheiro. Mr Pinheiro’s address was followed by a tribute to Mr Bodasing paid by his colleague Mr R Smyth. Mr Bodasing has been promoted to Principal of Queensburgh High School and has left DHS after 20 years of service.

After a musical interlude Mr Ian Lewis introduced guest speaker, Dr Luthuli, who has a PhD in Business Science and has recently been promoted to Marketing Executive of The Spar Group. Dr Luthuli, a typical DHS Boy, played 1st Team Basketball, 2nd Team Rugby and got into his fair share of mischief which he always tempered with his winning smile.

Dr Luthuli talked to the Boys about growing up in Umlazi and his journey through DPHS, DHS and obtaining his doctorate. He had a number of messages for the boys - life is difficult, the sooner you accept that the sooner you can move on; learn to understand people and interact with them, form relationships that are important; adapt, create ideas, make sure you recreate yourself, things change; find your passion and follow it; invest in yourself; persevere through failure and disappointment; better yourself and believe in yourself; chip away at your goals; challenge yourself every day; when you get there don’t forget the people behind you; always do the right thing, integrity is key; and lastly, embrace our country, you are the future.

Dr Luthuli was then invited to hand over the awards to the prize

winners. The major award for the day, the CG Hands Memorial Prize for Dux was awarded to Tusani Mthembu. In addition to being first in Grade 12, Tusani also achieved the W I Knight Prize for Mathematics, the Eddie Corlett Prize for Accounting, the subject prize for Life Orientation, the DHS Association Prize for Engineering Graphics and Design and a Merit Certificate for achieving an “A” aggregate in 2021.

Another major award winner on the day was Head Prefect for 2021 Samuel Spooner, who received the George Armstrong Award for Head Prefect of the School, the Stephen Mulholland Prize for All Round Involvement and Commitment and the Sportsman of the Year Award.

The GB Lapinsky Prize for Dux Proxime Accessit (Dux runner up) was awarded to Mikail Kreuzer. Mikail also received the Bill Payn Prize for English Home Language, the Chris Seabrooke Prize for Music, a Merit Certificate, shared the ‘SAS’ Nourse Prize for Geography and was awarded the John Adam Tollman Memorial Trophy for Outstanding Achievement in the Art of Music.

The Kessel Feinstein prize for third in Grade 12 was awarded to Jadin Dayanund, who also received the G J Armstrong Prize for Physical Sciences and a merit certificate.

Once the prizes had all been awarded, Head Prefect, Samuel Spooner, took to the podium. He thanked Dr Luthuli and presented him with a gift from the school. He then addressed the audience, congratulating the Class of 2021 on their achievements and thanking them for their support and strength of character shown, particularly during these difficult times. He also thanked the Staff of DHS for the role they had played, saying “The values that DHS instilled in us since Grade 8

Head Prefect for 2022 - Owen Morgenrood

The Prefect Body for 2022

Top 3 - Mikail Kreuzer *2nd), Tusani Mthembu (Dux), Jadin Dayanund (3rd)

Head Prefect and Sportsman of the

Year, Sam Spooner (left)

Cambridge Dux, Nathan del Fava

with Guest Speaker, Dr

Menelisi Luthuli (below)

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Senior Prize-Giving & Matric Bell Ringing Ceremony, cont’d has been at the root of all the success that we as Grade 12 learners have achieved”.

Sam then assisted the Head Prefect for 2022, Owen Morgenrood, into his new Head Prefect blazer to signify the changing of the guard as he handed the reins over to the new watch.

The National Anthem was sung by all to end off the ceremony. Tea was served in the Seabrooke Theatre Foyer and this was followed by the Matric Bell Ringing Ceremony which was held on Van Heerden Field. The Matrics were addressed by CEO of the DHS Foundation and Old Boy, Mr Andrew Shedlock (Class of 1981), and Old Boys Samkelo Nthetha (Class of 2017) and Joshua Spooner (Class of 2016).

Sam Spooner read out the significance of the 8 Bells and then once again assisted new Head Prefect Owen Morgenrood into his new blazer to signify the handing over of seniority to the incoming leaders of the school for 2022.

The Matric boys then all filed past the Head Master, Mr Pinheiro, and Mr Shedlock, shook their hands and rang the Rhineland Bell overlooking the pool in farewell to their years at Durban High School. Each boy received a gift bag before going through to the Memorial Courtyard to sing the School Song and perform the war cries.

Farewell & Good Luck, Class of 2021!

The list of other learners who received awards, subject prizes and merit certificates at Prize-Giving is as follows:

Special Awards: Cecil Renaud Award for being, in the opinion of his peers, the Most

Memorable Character in Grade 12: Koti Mafoko

Richard Salmon Award for Exceptional Contribution in the Field of Music: Sabian Singh Chris Seabrooke Music Award for his Involvement and Contribution to the Chris Seabrooke Music Centre:

Yaron Smith L C W Theobald Award (Captain of Cricket): Corné Nel Ernie Theunissen Award (Captain of Rugby): Owen Morgenrood Shaun Gray Leadership Award for, in the opinion of his fellow Prefects, his Outstanding Service as a Prefect SPatel Family Award for the RCL Chairman: Sinazo Zituta Old Boys’ Award for the Head Prefect of Blackmore House:

Ayurv Indurjeeth Cambridge Dux: Nathan del Fava

Merit Certificate Winners (received A aggregates in 2021): Elijah Chetty, Mikeshen Govender, Akshay Heeraman, Rahid Karim, Asher Knox-Davies, Langelihle Mbongwa, Inathi Ngubane, Ateeq Patel, Sinazo Zituta

Subject Prizes: Niekie Gerber Prize for Afrikaans FAL

Mikeshen Govender Innocent Chamane Prize for IsiZulu FAL: Aphiwe Mhlongo Allan Turton Prize for Visual Arts:

Jordan Abrahams Ladies Committee Prize for Visual Arts Practical:

Siphamandla Mathonsi Tim Wells Prize for Dramatic Arts:

Abdul Bouwer Buxton Family Prize for Economics:

Elijah Chetty ‘SAS’ Nourse Prize for Geography:

Asher Knox-Davies A W McIver Prize for History:

Sinazo Zituta D C & E V Thompson Prize for Life Sciences: Rahid Karim O N T Downes Prize for Information Technology Mikeshen Govender Prize for Mathematical Literacy:

Changing of the Guard at the Senior Prize-Giving

The Class of 2021 ringing the

Rhineland Bell at the Matric Bell

Ringing Ceremony

Michael Russell has been

appointed as Head Prefect of

Blackmore House

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Congratulations!

Cricket, Bongumusa for the KZN U19A Team that will participate in the Coca-Cola Khaya Majola Cricket Week, whilst Khulekani has been chosen to represent the KZN U16A Team.

KZN Rugby Selections for DHS Boys! We are extremely proud to announce that no less than 13 players and two coaches from School have been selected to represent KZN in Rugby.

Sakhe Ndabambi was selected for the Craven Week Team.

Siseko Mani and Tresor Bwato were chosen for The U18 Academy Team, which will be coached by Mr R Lombard. Mr M Jansen van Rensburg has been selected as the Team Manager.

The following boys were selected for the U16 Grant Khomo Team: Simphiwe Ngobese, Hlumelo Madikane, Christian Everitt and Florensen Ockhuis Mr F Genade has been chosen to be the Team Manager.

Seven DHS Boys were selected for the KZN U16 B Team, namely: Ntando Mavuso, Dale Hendrikse, Ty-Rique Hartnick, Thandolwami Ntshangase, Siyolise Mocksini, Wiehrich Basson, Amahle Mazibuko. Mr M Pina was named the Forwards Coach for the KZN U16B Team.

KZN Water Polo Selections The following DHS Boys have been selected for KZN Water Polo Teams: U19A Samuel Spooner

Mahle Makhanya Travis Burke

Non-Traveling reserves: Connor Carson Sabelosethu Mlaba Yasheer Maharaj

U14A: Kirk Wilson Non - traveling reserve:

Adrian Truter Staff: Mr S La Marque 19A Coach

Mr Cronje U14A Manager

Prefects of Blackmore for 2022: Congratulations to the following young men of Blackmore House who have been selected as prefects for 2022: Head Prefect: Michael Russell Deputy Head Prefects: Alitha Leeuw, Khye Sanderson Prefects: Syabonga Damoyi, Sybrand Erwee, Videsh Govender, Bagcine Gqweta, Sisekelosenkosi Kubeka, Gxilani Mabandla, Zenande Madinane, Siseko Mani, Iyenzeka Ndlazi, Othembayo Ndondo, Mihlali Ndonga, Minenhle Ngcamu, Andile Wanda

Daniel Bennett is South African Golf Champion! Daniel Bennett, 16 and in Grade 10, is an excellent Golfer and is now both the South African U17 Champion and the Dimension Data 2021 Junior (U19) Champion after winning two competitions in a week.

Daniel, whose Grandfather David Bennett is an Old Boy (Class of 1967), joined DHS in January of this year after returning to South Africa from Canada. He has played in 26 Golf Tournaments so far this year, winning 4, placing 2nd in 5, 3rd in two, 4th in two and 5th in three. Before arriving in RSA, Daniel, who started playing golf at the age of 10, played in many tournaments, scoring 52 wins and representing British Columbia vs the USA. With a best handicap of Plus 4.3 and a current handicap of Plus 4.0, Daniel’s local and World Golf rankings are: SA Amateur Open (Men) - 13th, SA U19 - 2nd, SA U17 - 1st, KZN Open (Men) - 2nd, KZN U19 - 1st, WORLD Amateur Open (Men) - 298th, WORLD Amateur U17 - 5th.

Daniel follows in the footsteps of two great golfing DHS Old Boys, Eric Dalton and Rory Sabbatini.

KZN Cricket Selections: Bongumusa Shezi and Khulekani Mseleku have been selected for KZN

Daniel Bennett is a South African Golf Champion!

Bongumusa Shezi and Khulekani Mseleku have been selected for KZN Cricket

Mahle Makhanya is one of 8 DHS Boys and 2 staff members have been selected

for KZN Water Polo

KZN Rugby Selections

Mr J van Rensburg and Mr Genade

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SA Badminton Tournament: Sherav Maharaj achieved Gold in Badminton, winning both the Doubles and Mixed Doubles Final at the U17 SA Championships and Inter Provincials that were recently held in Benoni. Sherav is now ranked 2nd in SA for U17 despite only being 15 years old! Sea Harvest Cape Crown Surfing Competition: Ntokozo ‘Surprise’ Maphumulo participated in the Sea Harvest Cape Crown Surfing Competition. He won the U14 Age Group in 2020 and at only 15 this year he is participating in the U16 and the U18 Age Group which speaks volumes for his Surfing talent. One of Ntokozo’s sponsors is Bilt Surf which is owned by DHS Old Boy, Jason Ribbink, who himself is a past SA Surfing champion. SA National Short Course Swimming Championships: Keyontae Raynard participated in the SA National Short Course Swimming Championships. National U17 Cricket Camp: Andile Wanda was selected for the National U17 Cricket Camp which

Congratulations! cont’d was held in Gqeberha. Those selected for this camp are earmarked for possible SA U19 selection in the future. Andile is a highly rated pace bowler and we wish him all the best with this opportunity he has earned by being selected for this camp. Standard Bank National Schools Jazz Band Sabian Singh and Christian Linderboom were selected for the Standard Bank National Schools Jazz Band. Sabian (drummer) and Christian (vocals) are two of only eight musicians from around the country who have been selected. The National Schools’ Jazz Band consists of the top high school jazz musicians in the country. This essentially means that Sabian is rated as the best drummer in South Africa, with Christian being rated as the most talented vocalist. Cricket vs Maritzburg College: Congratulations to Joshua van Biljon who scored a scintillating century of runs over the weekend against Maritzburg College for the U14A Cricket side, amassing 115 runs not out off 121 balls. What adds even more to this performance is that Joshua is still only U13!

Sherav Maharaj is 2nd in SA after

winning Gold at the KZN U17 Badminton

Tournament in Doubles and

Mixed Doubles

Keyontae Raynard participate in the SA National Short Course Swimming

Champs

Joshua van Biljon scored 115 off

121 balls for the U14A team vs

Maritzburg

Andile Wanda was selected for

the SA U17 Cricket Camp

Community Service 155 000 meals for the needy. Our boys worked tirelessly and with enthusiasm to undertake this enormous task. Opting to stay longer than most, they helped in two sessions from 9am-12pm. We hope in the future to host this event and spread the love and support of this worthy cause. A very big thank you to all involved for coming out despite the rainy weather and giving up their time & energy. The deadline of 155 000 meals in record time. We are extremely proud of all our boys and the enthusiasm with which they undertake community service and the drive they have to serve as they continue to put the needs of the community ahead of your own.

Ms Joshua and boys of DHS have continued to contribute to society by delivering hampers and essential foods to two incredible organisations - The Durban Child & Youth Centre and St Martin's Diocesan Home for Children were both incredibly grateful for the selfless act of our boys. We would like to make special mention of The Domino Foundation who match DHS with the same number of hampers and essential foods every time that we at School donate to the less fortunate. 10 DHS boys and two staff members also participated in helping “Rise Against Hunger Africa” by packing

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Congratulations to Mr Sunil Bodasing! Durban High School would like to extend their congratulations to Mr Sunil Bodasing, HoD of Languages, on his appointment as Principal of Queensburgh High School. Mr Bodasing joined DHS in 2001 as the Head of Department for Languages and Senior English teacher. Within the management of the school, Mr Bodasing served on various committees and teams at School, and went on to become Chief Marker for English Paper 1 and was appointed Acting Subject Advisor for English. On the sporting side he served as Head of Football and as 1st XI Football coach, introducing a Football culture to DHS. We wish you all the very best in your new post at Queensburgh High, Mr Bodasing, they are certainly most fortunate to have you, you are a loss to Durban High School. A tribute was paid to Mr Bodasing at Senior Prize-Giving. Mrs Marlene Watermeyer:

34 years, yes, 34 years of service from Ms Marlene Watermeyer! We celebrate this incredible woman for her loyalty and service to School, which spans over three decades! Thank you to one of our most special Afrikaans teachers, Ms Watermeyer.

Mrs Saloshana Nagiah: 2021 is the 21st year of service to DHS from the ever popular Afrikaans teacher, Mrs Nagiah! We congratulate her on her recent appointment as HoD of Languages Mrs Nagiah joined School at the turn of the new millennium in 2000 and we have been so incredibly lucky and blessed to still have her on our staff. Mrs Nagiah has deservedly worked her way up the ranks of our staff, and also goes above and beyond to contribute to the lives of our boys at School. To name a few achievements, Mrs Nagiah is currently: HoD of Languages, Pastoral Head of Grade 10, Head of our incredibly successful Cultural Activities, M-i-C for Chess at DHS, which under her guidance and expertise has become a national powerhouse. Mrs Nagiah is also the main organiser/co-ordinator of the Matric Dance, as well as the driving force behind various fundraising activities such as The DHS Fashion Show and the selling of roses on Valentine’s Day. We thank yet another DHS Legend for your selfless service towards our School. Ms Cynthia Jokazi: 21st year of service to another “second” mother to our boys, Blackmore House pupils in particular. Ms Cynthia Jokazi joined School in the year 2000 on a temporary contract,

with the contract being converted to permanent employment a year later in 2001. Ms Jokazi throughout the years has climbed positions which started with providing Laundry Service to Blackmore House, to Assistant Matron and she now also adds invaluable assistance to The Media Centre twice a week and whenever she is needed. Ms Jokazi is easily one of the most popular Staff Members amongst both boys and staff due to her kind, loving and caring persona which are all constant characteristics of hers that are shown every single day. Thank you Ma'm, and we hope to have you for many more years! Mrs M Subbiah: Two decades - 20 years of dedicated, selfless service to School by Mrs Subbiah!

2021 marks the 20th year for Mrs Subbiah at DHS since joining us 2001. Mrs Subbiah has been a stalwart in the Art Department at School, showing incredible guidance and advice along the way to our Art students due to her phenomenal talent. We are very lucky at School to have many of her beautiful Art pieces hanging proudly on our walls, in particular the Staff Room. Thank you Mrs Subbiah, we are truly lucky to have you! Mrs H Henley: We celebrate Mrs Henley for her incredible 19 years of service to School!

Mrs Henley is currently the Subject

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Head for Afrikaans as well as the Grade 11 Pastoral Head. She is also the former Head of Leadership. On the sports field Mrs Henley has been very involved with Athletics and Cross Country. Her experience of 11 Comrades Marathons has no doubt contributed to the success of our Athletes over the years! Mrs Henley joined DHS in 2002 and we are so blessed to have had her as an educator for all these years. Thank you for all your incredible work and for all you still do for our boys. Mr Rob Smyth: 17 years and going strong! Mr Smyth, who matriculated from School in 1983 continues to be a very popular figure amongst all boys

and staff. Mr Smyth is the HoD for Sciences, Grade Head of Grade 12 and teaches Physical Sciences. Prior to becoming HoD he was the Head of Discipline and Grade Head of Grade 8. Thank you for your loyal services, Sir! Mrs M Girodo: School is celebrating the 16th year of service this year of Mrs Girodo!

Mrs Girodo joined DHS in 2005 and has been an instrumental figure in both the Life Sciences (formerly Biology) as well as the Physical Sciences Departments ever since her arrival at School. As shown on the opening episode of Chasing Mandela's Dream and the impact Mrs Girodo had on Phendulani Buthelezi as an educator, Mrs Girodo

has been a true asset to School whilst also making an immense contribution to the lives of our boys. Thank you for your outstanding service and loyalty to DHS! Cum Laude for Mr F Matizakurima:

Congratulations to Mr Farai Matizakurima!

Mr Matizakurima has attained his Masters in Chemical Engineering, Cum Laude. DHS take enormous pride in the level of qualifications our educators hold, and Mr Matizakurima is a true example of this. Mr Matizakurima currently teaches Mathematics in the esteemed Cambridge Academy of DHS.

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DHS AstroTurf - Ground Breaking! We are delighted that the long-awaited construction of the DHS AstroTurf on the Sanford Field is finally a reality! The GREAT NEWS was confirmed at a ground breaking ceremony on the site for the new Astro. Attended by Mr D Judge (Trustee and Old Boy), Mr Pinheiro (Head Master), Ms Joan Schmidt (Head Mistress of Maris Stella), Neil Lamble (Old Boy and Class of 1973), Craig Meekers (Managing Director of Trellidor), Trevor Martin (Old Boy and Class of 1990) and representatives from both DHS and Maris Stella. We welcome Maris Stella and thank them for becoming a partner with School in the AstroTurf. A big thank you goes to Craig Meekers and Peter Rawson from Trellidor for their very generous contribution and sponsorship toward the Astro.

We would also like to say a huge thank you to Neil Lamble, who cycled from DHS to Cape Town in aid of raising funds for the Astro Turf. During Neil’s cycle he managed to raise R270 000.00. Exciting times ahead for both DHS and Maris Stella Hockey.

The Hockey Coaches and Boys are delighted with the start of the Astro; Mr Pinheiro with Mr D

Judge (Trustee of the Foundation) and Ms J Schmidt of Maris Stella Mr N Lamble presents his cheque to Mr Pinheiro and Mr Shedlock

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Sporting News and Results Water Polo vs Maritzburg College: A great set of results vs College 1st Team Won 12-7 2nd Team Drew 5-5 U15A Won 16-7 U14A Won 19-5 U14B Won 11-1 U14 Charl van Rooyen Cricket Festival: The Durban High School U14A Cricket team were unbeaten at the prestigious Charl van Rooyen Cricket Festival at Kearsney on the first weekend of the holidays! The team beat Pretoria Boys High School in their opening fixture by 7 wickets. They followed this with a stunning 9 wicket win against Waterkloof. Special mention to Krian Jugoo who scored 50 not out off 38 balls and Semal Pillay who scored 54 not out off 55 balls. The team then continued their brilliant results of late with another superb victory, a 7 wicket win against Paarl Boys High. This makes it four wins on the trot for the U14A side after their win last week against Maritzburg College. To the Head Coach and Director of Cricket, Mr Lazarus, your dedication has had a profound effect on the boys. The results are continuing to show across the board for our sport teams which is a direct reflection of the tireless work being put in from our coaches and boys, and we are so proud of all of you. Congratulations to the boys and coaches on this special achievement. 1st XI Cricket @ Michaelmas Week: The DHS 1st XI played three games at the Michaelmas Week at Maritzburg College and came away with one win after tightly contested fixtures.

A special highlight from the week for School was the presentation of a certificate from Maritzburg College for having participated in 60 of the 61 Michaelmas Weeks. Sport Results vs College: DHS played cricket fixtures against our oldest traditional rivals, Maritzburg College, with the 1st XI, U15A and U14A all participating in a weekday fixture up in Maritzburg after school. We are pleased to say that two of these three fixtures were won by School, with the U14A and U15A continuing with the very impressive results of our Junior Age Group teams. The 1st XI unfortunately lost their fixture. Despite the lack of sport played this year, we would like to congratulate our Junior Age Group teams on their results in the few fixtures that they have played. Congratulations to all the boys and coaches on these fantastic results, we are extremely proud of you! ABSA Wildeklawer Schools Rugby Tournament 2022: DHS are honoured and extremely proud to say that we have been invited to participate in the prestigious Absa Wildeklawer Schools Rugby tournament in 2022 where the top Rugby schools from around the country participate. Our 1st XV, U16A, U15A and U14A will all be playing in what has become the biggest schools rugby festival in South Africa. School Hosts The Hollywoodbets Dolphins: DHS are incredibly honoured that out of all the schools available in KZN, the Hollywoodbets Dolphins chose to host their fixture against The KZN Colts at DHS. We are also so proud to be able to say that two Old Boys are at the helm of the team - Imraan Khan (Class of

2001) is Head Coach, whilst Mduduzi Mbatha (Class of 2006) is the Fielding Coach. Both Imraan and Mduduzi were phenomenal cricketers themselves - Imraan played KZN Schools for three consecutive years from 1999 to 2001 and also Captained KZN Schools in 2001; Mduduzi also played KZN Schools for three consecutive years from 2004 to 2006 and boasts a brilliant achievement of Captaining the KZN Schools Team in 2005 and 2006! Both Old Boys also Captained SA Schools! Imraan was the Captain in 2001 and Mduduzi Captained the team in 2005. Imraan went all the way and received the honour of becoming a Protea! Imraan and Mduduzi also played over three years for the 1st XI Cricket Team at School, with both of them Captaining the team. We continue to pride ourselves on our envious Cricketing history that boasts statistics such as the most International Cricketers produced by any school in the world. We are also very excited with the talent that has been displayed in various friendly fixtures against local schools from our Junior Cricket Teams. DHS Staff vs DHS U16A Hockey Match Report: The DHS Staff had reason to celebrate over the long weekend as they put in a tactical Master Class which was spearheaded by Director of Hockey, Mr Baker which resulted in a 5-3 victory against the U16A Hockey team. Credit must go to the youthful U16A Team which consists of many U15 and a handful of U14 players. The boys were full of running, however, this wasn't enough to claim the victory. A tactic of the staff was to use the sheer physical presence of Mr Hulley upfront in order to hopefully rattle

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Sporting News & Results, cont’d the youngsters a bit. This clearly worked as this tactic allowed a huge amount of space to be created for none other than Mr Pillay in the D, who produced arguably one of the best Staff goals seen in a very long time. Not to be outdone, Mr Baker produced a deadly shot which would have made an Olympian proud, rebounding in off the top post. The shot was hit with such force that many who played believed he had broken the goals. Fittingly, Mr Usher (one of our Conditioning Coaches for our sportsmen) produced a run from deep in his half down the line at frightening speed, cutting inside to show sublime skill and then finishing off with finesse. Mr Kelly-Stack showed why he is so highly rated as a player and a coach by producing no less than five moments of brilliance in the lead up to his goal. To finish off for the Staff, a penalty was awarded. Mr Bezuidenhout (Director of Soccer) stepped up to

the plate and produced a flick that would have made Old Boy Mike Cullen proud. This took the goal tally to 5 for the Staff. Credit must go to the defenders of The Staff. Mr Bottomley, Mr Matthysen, Mr Sityana and Mr Goodwin Jnr were resolute in stopping constant counter attacks. Mr Bennett, despite being late and the sole reason for the U16A's first goal, recovered from this initial setback and produced saves that looked like something out of a movie. Mr Mkhaliphi and Mr Dudas were also unsung heroes with the tireless work they showed in the middle. The remaining 2 goals scored by the U16A's were both scored against the run of play. A fantastic evening was had by all and both Staff and Boys wait in great anticipation for next year’s fixture.

The DHS 1st XI Cricket Team

The DHS U14A Cricket Team

Three sets of Brothers play Water Polo Armistice Service Mr S La Marque presided as Master of Ceremonies, Head Master Mr Pinheiro welcomed the guests, Rev Michael Fourie presented the lesson and Homily and Mr David Bennett read out the names of the fallen from the Roll of Honour. Ms Natalie Rungan sang a beautiful rendition of an all-time favourite, ‘What a Wonderful World’ and The Last Post and Reveille played on the trumpet by Yaron Smith (Grade 12) created a spine-tingling effect on all of those who were in attendance. "We will remember them."

"They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them." From: For the Fallen by Laurence Binyon Durban High School hosted the annual calendar event where our fallen heroes are honoured - the Armistice Service. At this remembrance service we remember the 277 DHS Old Boys who paid the ultimate sacrifice in service for their country while fighting in various wars for the freedom and democracy we experience today. As always the ceremony was extremely moving and emotional.

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Monday 15 November NSC Matric Finals continue Exams for Grades 8 to 11 continue

Monday 22 November Exams for Grades 8 to 12 continue

Friday 26 November Last Day of Exams for Grades 8 to 11 Assembly

Monday 29 November NSC Matric Finals continue Sports High Performance Camp :

29 November to 3 December Academic Programme: 29 November to

3 December TBC

Friday 3 December Final Assembly for 2021

Saturday 4 December Kit & Coffee Open : 08h30 - 14h00

Monday 6 December Final Exam for NSC Matric Finals

Tuesday 7 December DHS Becomes a Marking Centre

Saturday 11 December Kit & Coffee Open : 08h30 - 14h00

Monday 13 December Collection of Year End Reports from

Reception : 08h00-12h00

Tuesday 14 December Collection of Year End Reports from

Reception : 08h00-12h00

Wednesday 15 December School Closes for the Staff of DHS Kit & Coffee Closes

Wednesday 22 December Admin & Finance Offices Close

Thursday 23 December Markers Leave DHS

Friday 7 January 2022 Kit & Coffee Uniform Shop Opens

Friday 14 January 2022 Grade 8 Boarders Arrive

Monday 17 January 2022 Grade 8s, Prefects and Staff Arrive

Wednesday 19 January 2022 School Officially Opens for 2022

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